Springfield festival crosses fingers

Like the Route 66 Rendezvous, organizers of the Route 66 Mother Road Festival and Car Show in Springfield, Ill., are guardedly optimistic that attendance numbers next weekend will remain stable despite a soft economy and high gas prices. From the Springfield Journal-Register: “Car enthusiasts who have classic cars or hobby cars are going to go … Continue reading Springfield festival crosses fingers

Braidwood considers historic preservation rules

More of this, please. This is a story from the Braidwood (Ill.) Journal about an upcoming city council meeting in nearby Braidwood: City attorney Paul Keller introduced a draft ordinance at the Sept. 9 regular meeting of the council that would establish a historic preservation system for the city. The system would enable the city … Continue reading Braidwood considers historic preservation rules

Berwyn tavern reopens after face-lift

Tiger O'Stylies, a tavern on Route 66 in Berwyn, Ill., has reopened after a $25,000 renovation, reports Suburban Life. With about $9,000 in help from the Berwyn Development Corp., owner Tiger Hiller has seen his nightclub turn into a popular spot: The BDC made the move to support Tiger O’Stylies’ renovation — with the City … Continue reading Berwyn tavern reopens after face-lift

Slight drop in attendance expected at Route 66 Rendezvous

Given that the Route 66 Rendezvous in San Bernardino, Calif., regularly sees more than 500,000 visitors over the weekend, a slight drop in attendance may not seem to be a bad thing. Until you figure that a 4 percent drop would mean 20,000 fewer people -- no small thing. The Press-Enterprise says the local tourism … Continue reading Slight drop in attendance expected at Route 66 Rendezvous

Smoke ’em if you got ’em

I'm passing along a warning for you smokers who plan on traveling on Route 66 in Illinois. From the Joliet Herald-News: Papa Joe's Route 66 Sport Lounge, 1623 N. Broadway, was the fourth Will County establishment cited for violations of the Smoke-Free Illinois Act, which became state law Jan. 1. One patron at Papa Joe's … Continue reading Smoke ’em if you got ’em

Old hotel in Williams being restored

The Williams-Grand Canyon News, based in the Route 66 town of Williams, Ariz., has quite a story about the new owners of El Pinado Hotel and their ongoing efforts to restore the historic hotel on Second Street between Route 66 and Grand Avenue in Williams. Dennis and Pam Dreher, formerly of nearby Flagstaff, are removing … Continue reading Old hotel in Williams being restored